How far is Dayton, OH from Clinton, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Clinton, OH is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Clinton.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield
1102 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
88.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 539: West Salem, Congress
1271 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Congress Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Congress Road
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Continue on Congress Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road
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Continue on West Salem Road
838 ft · 17 sec · West Salem Road
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Turn left onto West Oak Street
2574 ft · 51 sec · West Oak Street
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Continue on West Easton Road
15.3 mi · 21 min · West Easton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wadsworth Road
6 m · 1 sec · Wadsworth Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wadsworth Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road
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Turn sharp left onto Akron Road
984 ft · 15 sec · Akron Road
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Turn right onto Warwick Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Warwick Road
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Continue on Canal Fulton Road Northwest
1239 ft · 38 sec · Canal Fulton Road Northwest
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Turn left onto South 2nd Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South 2nd Avenue
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Continue on Hickory Street
2697 ft · 1 min · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
878 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
73 m · 11 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
88.1 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Clinton?
The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Dayton and 93.9 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.53 one way or $49.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkshire.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 157.16 mi (252.92 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
Town in Summit County, Ohio
| Population | 1,214 |
| Coordinates | 40.9267200, -81.6304000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-81.6304, 40.92672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $24.53 | $49.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.71 | $63.42 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.49 | $56.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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